In the 139th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss and give their first impressions on the HARRY POTTER remake, and how it all feels too familiar despite a brand-new cast and format. We then take a deep dive into PROJECT HAIL MARY (7:50), the first hit movie of the year starring Ryan Gosling as a high-school-teacher-turned-reluctant-astronaut tasked with saving the solar system based on the book by Andy Weir. Jason and Robert discuss what worked and what didn't, why they felt differently about the ending, and how this film might've been different with a different director. We move on to Pixar's newest animal-centric entry, HOPPERS (28:41), Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (44:50), and finish with Robert's proclaimed "Canadian classic" NIRVANNA: THE BAND - THE SHOW - THE MOVIE (50:30).

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 138th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss all the right things MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE has going for it in Mattel's newest entry in their cinematic toy universe, which opens June 5. Then they share their top 10 and worst 5 lists of 2025 (9:29) and go through their preliminary Oscar picks (28:03), for films they think will win and films they think should win.

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 137th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open with a long discussion about the pros and cons of the Oscars moving to YouTube. We then discuss why THE RUNNING MAN (15:13) was a flop (that maybe didn't deserve to flop). We then focus on the understated family drama from Joachim Trier in SENTIMENTAL VALUE (30:27), the George Clooney-driven JAY KELLY (37:11), yet another effective action thriller in the Predator franchise from Dan Trachtenberg's PREDATOR: BADLANDS (49:36), and close out with Rian Johnson's WAKE UP DEAD MAN (1:01:13)

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 136th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open the episode with their thoughts on AI-generated actors and movies, recap their highlights and lowlights at TIFF (10:52) and VIFF (37:31), and do a deep dive into the hilarious and magnificent ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (49:05).

Original theme music, intro and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 135th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert reunite in Vancouver once again and welcome back special guest Marina Bennett to discuss Darren Aronofsky's newest film CAUGHT STEALING. Austin Butler stars as washed-up baseball prospect caught up between rival gangs. But does Matt Smith steal the show? Are Liev Schreiber and Vincent D'Onofrio the Hasidic gangsters we never knew we needed?

Original theme music, intro and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the second part of the blockbuster 134th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert and Jason begin with the very formulaic but still thrilling F1: THE MOVIE (1:20) before the meat (hehe) of the episode with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (12:49), exploring how truly lame and uninteresting the famed dinosaur franchise has become.

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the first part of the blockbuster 134th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert and Jason discuss the latest SUPERMAN (4:44) from James Gunn, the hard left turn it takes from the previous iterations, and how Krypto the Superdog takes over. The superhero conversation continues with the newest entry in the exhaustive MCU with THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (45:11) and reasons why it might not be the big clobberin' hit Marvel needs to revive moviegoers from superhero fatigue.

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 133rd episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert surprises Jason with news about a sequel to ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, which will NOT be directed by Quentin Tarantino, and the potential return of the fantastic MINDHUNTERS. We start with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING (or is it Dead Reckoning Part 2?) (8:43) and why the series doesn't end with the bang you're expecting; the brilliant once-in-a-lifetime ANDOR (35:40); Robert's lukewarm reception to the THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (50:07) despite being a big Wes Anderson fan; romantic drama THE MATERIALISTS (56:49), Celine Song's follow-up to the critically-acclaimed PAST LIVES; and FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA (1:03:39), which may or may not lead to a bigger cinematic Wick-ervese.

Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer